3. They never ignore their emotions

Forgive, but don’t ignore your emotions—what a delicate balance that sounds! But, of course, it’s not as easy as it sounds.

Here’s the deal: emotionally intelligent people understand that the quickest route to forgiveness (or dealing with anything challenging, for that matter) is to acknowledge how you feel. They are able to recognize and accept their feelings.

After all, if you can’t accept your emotions, how can you expect to move on?

This being said, instead of ignoring or repressing how they feel, emotionally intelligent people take the time to process it. Moreover, they find healthy ways to express those emotions.